• Agiliti Inc. - Plymouth, MN

  UNIX Systems Manager (February 2000 to July 2000)

  • Design, administration and support of critical FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Linux, Sun Solaris, and Windows NT servers
  • Management of logical system infrastructure including monitoring systems such as HP Openview and ISP services such as DNS, POP3/IMAP4
  • Access systems: Cisco hardware 675, 2500, 2600, 7500, 12000 series routers and switches
  • Advanced level 3 tech support
  • Mentoring level 2 support staff
  • Design, implementation and management of managed firewall offering

  Network Integrator/Project Manager (November 1999 to February 2000)

  • Primarily responsible for management of pre-sales technical review, project analysis and implementation planning of Hosting services including co-located, application and managed server platforms
  • Administration of SLA agreements with customers and partners

• Investment Advisers Inc. - Minneapolis, MN
  
  Network Systems Manager (March 1998 to November 1999)
  • Manage, appraise, and delegate day-to-day activities of the Network Systems staff including Network Administrators and Analysts
  • Installation, support and management of all remote connectivity (Internet, Dial-In, Dial-Out, Frame Relay, ISDN)
  • Administration of all internal and external TCP/IP networks, routers, firewalls and Unix hosts
  • Windows NT, Novell 4.11 Intranetware and Citrix Winframe server management
  • Managed Year 2000 review of all internal network systems
  • Microsoft, Sybase and Gupta SQL server management
  • Implemented hot site disaster recovery / business continuity solution
  • Analysis and design of new and existing hardware and software systems

  Network Systems Analyst (November 1996 to March 1998)

  • Installation, support and management of all remote connectivity (Internet, Dial-In, Dial-Out, Frame Relay, ISDN)
  • Administration of all internal and external TCP/IP networks, routers, firewalls and Unix hosts
  • Lotus Notes, Windows NT, Novell 4.11 Intranetware and Citrix Winframe server management
  • Installation and management of Security Dynamic’s SecurID Server
  • Designed automated upgrade of over 200 user desktops to Windows NT 4.0 Workstation utilizing tools such as Novell Workstation Manager and Netware Application Launcher
  • Microsoft, Sybase and Gupta SQL server management
  • Analysis and design of new and existing hardware and software systems

  Internet/Programming Analyst (January 1996 to November 1996)

  • Coordination of installation and management of Internet connectivity (T1, V-One Firewall)
  • Redesign and reconfiguration of internal TCP/IP network consisting of 250+ nodes
  • Lotus Notes, Microsoft NT and Citrix Winframe server installation and administration
  • Microsoft, Sybase and Gupta SQL server management

  MIS Programmer (June 1995 to January 1996)

  • Developed programs to integrate vendor systems with in-house software packages
  • Consultant on initial web site creation team
  • Developed applications in the Visual C++, Visual Basic and Microsoft Access environments, as well as maintained several legacy applications with Gupta's SQL Windows

  Program Developer (May 1993 to June 1995)

  • Responsible for the creation and maintenance of several telephone system management applications
  • Creation of a central mailing list system in Visual Basic
  • Maintained and extended bank reconciliation and trade affirmation systems in Microsoft Access

  Data Entry Clerk (August 1992 to May 1993)

  • Processed incoming documents and filed electronically
    

• Skillpath/CompuMaster Seminars - Mission, KS
  
  Trainer (October 1997 to May 1998)
  Presented 2-day technical seminars to IT professionals across the US and Canada
  Topics included:
  • Internetworking with TCP/IP
  • Supporting, Troubleshooting and Optimizing Windows NT 4.0 Server
  • Fundamentals of Networking

EDUCATION

• University of Minnesota -- Minneapolis, MN (1992 to 1997)
  Studies include: Data Communications and Computer Networks, Introduction to Programming in C, Discrete Structures of Computer Science, Algorithms and Data Structures, Physics (with varying emphases), English and Literature, Mathematics, Multivariable Differential Calculus, and Organization of Computer Systems.
• Mentor Connection (1993 to 1994)
  (Advanced level, year-long study in which students are placed with mentors)
  Focus of Study: Computer Networking
  Mentors: Wayne Powers, Roseville Schools; Gary Braley, Braley Consulting Services
• Spring Lake Park High School -- Spring Lake Park, MN (1990 to 1994)
  Studies include: Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science, AP History, AP Calculus, and Honors English Literature; also Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and German.
  Activities and positions: Yearbook (Editor-in-chief 1992-1994), Newspaper, Math Team, Knowledge Bowl (Captain 1993-1994), AP Computer Science Coach

SKILLS

• Unix (FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Linux, Solaris), DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows95, Windows NT, OS/2, Macintosh and Novell NetWare installation, design, operation and management experience.
• Experience in multiprotocol LAN and WAN networking and Internet integration utilizing TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk and NetBEUI with Cisco, Bay, Ascend and Shiva devices.
• Experience producing a variety of technical training materials for the computer novice as well as the experienced power user.
• A firm understanding of network security, firewalls and TCP/IP network design.
• Programming skills, including Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Access and Perl.
• Project administration and IT controls/auditing experience.
• High-level troubleshooting, problem solving and support skills.

UPDATES

• As an IT professional I am constantly updating my skills and experience. A current version of this document is available at http://damon.durandfamily.org/resume.html